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Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHEE) Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHEE) gives students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge; skills and understanding they need to make the most of their abilities and become well-adjusted adults. It enables our young people to reflect on and assess their strengths in relation to personality, work and leisure whilst promoting the adoption of a healthy, safer lifestyle. As part of the PSHEE programme it is a requirement for schools/Academies to deliver Relationships and Sex Education and Drug Education. Relationships and Sex Education is about developing the physical, emotional and moral awareness of students. It aims to promote the understanding of marriage, family life, and stable, loving relationships. It educates students on the topics of sex, sexuality and sexual health. It is not about the promotion of sexual orientation or activity but about the promotion of knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable students to make informed choices. It does include sensitive and sometimes controversial topics. Within our Academy context we wish to make Relationships and Sex Education implicit with a focus of raising self esteem, of how to cope with feelings and life’s experiences, friendships and relationships and ultimately, how to act responsibly. Respect for oneself and others is firmly endorsed and there is an emphasis on self knowledge, caring and sharing. It is taught in a balanced manner and is appropriate to the age and development of the young people. Parents/Careers have a statutory right (1993 Education Act) to withdraw their children from all or part of sex education other than that provided in the National Curriculum programme of study.
Key Stage 5: Years 12 and 13 (The Ridings’ Federation Sixth Form) In Years 12 and 13 the aim of the General Studies/Citizenship programme is to encourage self-reliance, flexibility and breadth. It is designed to complement other studies and is concerned with a large variety of skills, including analysing, communicating, debating, investigating, organising, time management, working in a team and studying. The content seeks to prepare the student for life beyond the classroom, providing for some of the real needs of young people in the wider world (see Federation Sixth Form Prospectus). The nature of the General Studies Periods vary but includes: Outside speakers
Lead assemblies
Panels of speakers
Empathy exercises
Debates
Seminars
Demonstrations
Inter-mentor group activities
Role play activities
Videos/Citizenship
Careers Events covering: Options at 18+
Preparation of UCAS applications
Finance
Higher Education and Employment opportunities
Mock Interviews
Seminars